Apple iPad 9th Gen vs Redmi Pad 2 9.7
The Verdict
The Apple iPad 9th Gen and Redmi Pad 2 9.7 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Redmi Pad 2 9.7 is the cheaper of the two at $190 versus $329, a difference of about $139. The Redmi Pad 2 9.7 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple iPad 9th Gen stands out for best budget ipad — unbeatable value at $329, while Redmi Pad 2 9.7 is praised for compact 9.7-inch screen is more portable than 11-inch competitors. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPad 9th Gen if…
- →Best budget iPad — unbeatable value at $329
- →A13 Bionic still handles everyday tasks and light gaming well
- →10.2" Retina display is sharp and color-accurate for the price
Buy the Redmi Pad 2 9.7 if…
- →Compact 9.7-inch screen is more portable than 11-inch competitors
- →90Hz refresh rate ensures smooth scrolling and responsiveness
- →IP52 rating offers dust and water resistance for everyday protection
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad 9th Gen
Pros
- Best budget iPad — unbeatable value at $329
- A13 Bionic still handles everyday tasks and light gaming well
- 10.2" Retina display is sharp and color-accurate for the price
- Center Stage camera keeps you centered in video calls
- Strong iPadOS app ecosystem with years of software updates
Cons
- Thick bezels and Home button design feels outdated
- Lightning port instead of USB-C
- Only supports 1st gen Apple Pencil (charges via Lightning)
- 3 GB RAM struggles with demanding multitasking
- Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2 are behind modern standards
Redmi Pad 2 9.7
Pros
- Compact 9.7-inch screen is more portable than 11-inch competitors
- 90Hz refresh rate ensures smooth scrolling and responsiveness
- IP52 rating offers dust and water resistance for everyday protection
- Optional 4G LTE support for connectivity on the go
- 33W fast charging reduces downtime
Cons
- MediaTek Helio G99 offers mid-range performance, not flagship-tier
- No wireless charging despite premium positioning
- Base 4GB RAM variant may struggle with multitasking
- 10100mAh battery is modest for a 9.7-inch tablet
- Single rear camera limits photography versatility
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPad 9th Gen | Redmi Pad 2 9.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iPadOS 15 (upgradable to iPadOS 17+) | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 487 g (Wi-Fi) | — |
| Dimensions | 250.6 x 174.1 x 7.5 mm | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours web browsing on Wi-Fi | — |
| Capacity | 8557 mAh (32.4 Wh) | 10100mAh |
| Charging Speed | — | 33W fast charging |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Display | ||
| Size | 10.2 inches | 9.7 inches |
| Type | Retina IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2160 x 1620 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 90Hz |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits |
| Storage | ||
| Storage options | 64 GB, 256 GB | — |
| Expandable storage | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | — |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic (6-core CPU, 4-core GPU) | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Lightning | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | — |
| Cellular | — | |
| Stylus Support | — | |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | — | 13MP rear |
| Front camera | — | 8MP |
| Design | ||
| Colors | — | Graphite Gray, Mint Green, Rose Gold |
| Weight | — | 595g |
| IP rating | — | IP52 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | — | 4GB / 8GB |
| Chipset | — | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| Storage | — | 128GB / 256GB |
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